CSUDH Receives Third-Consecutive National Consortium for Academics and Sports Outreach and Community Service Program Honor Roll Award
Award presented to universities committed to both developing leadership in student-athletes and caring for community
May 25, 2004

Carson, CA -- Cal State Dominguez Hills recently received its third-consecutive National Consortium for Academics and Sports Outreach and Community Service Program Honor Roll Award for its outstanding outreach and community service program during the 2002-03 academic school year, it was announced by the NCAS.

The NCAS award was bestowed upon CSUDH for its commitment in developing leadership in its student-athletes and caring for their community. It also represents CSUDH's dedication as an institution committed to demonstrating the ultimate goal of higher education and to develop young adults as leaders of tomorrow.

"I am proud of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators for their conscious efforts in promoting the concept of 'Communiversity,'" says CSUDH Athletics Director Ron Prettyman.

"The Athletics Department understands the importance of giving back to its community and was involved in well over 100 community service events and activities during the academic year. We are proud of representing our University, appreciate this award by the NCAS and look forward to continuing our 'Communiversity' involvement."

Founded in 1985 with 11 members, the NCAS recognizes the accomplishments of its now 221 members through an annual end of the year report. Since its inception, these 221 members have combined to contributed $246 million in tuition and fees for 23,740 student-athletes to complete their degrees, and have benefitted well over 11 million young people through over 12 million hours of outreach and community service across the nation.

Cal State Dominguez Hills, by virtue of its numerous outreach and community service programs spearheaded through its Athletics staff and coaches, was among the most outstanding NCAS member institutions, embodying "the true spirit of helping youth develop to their fullest potential," according to NCAS Executive Director Richard Lapchick.

Next year's NCAS National Conference commemorating the 2003-04 academic school year is slated for February 2005.